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Although the chances are remote, charter bids for Petrobras' P-78 and P-79 units cast an air of hope for shipowners in Brazil
Among the main points of Petrobras' strategic plan, focusing on its pre-salt resources and optimizing revenue is a priority for the state-owned company. The latter, as everyone knows, ended up having a direct impact on Brazilian shipbuilding, as major works to build FPSO platforms are much cheaper abroad (mainly in shipyards on the Asian continent).
With the tenders for the construction of the P-78 and P-79 units launched in 2020 and in progress, there is hope that Petrobras will look again at national shipbuilding, especially with regard to job creation, which is one of the main demands for those who are restricted professionals in this sector.
Diversification of services, less dependence on Petrobras
In the not so distant past, Brazilian shipbuilding was very dependent on demands from Petrobras. Nowadays, there are several projects and technological innovations underway. Some recent examples:
- Elon Musk bets billions on Brazilian 'white gold'! Mega Project promises to revolutionize the market and transform Brazil into the largest economic power in America with new 21st century oil!
- Arabs invest R$15 billion to transform Brazilian plant into green fuel and revolutionize the market with sustainable diesel and SAF made from macauba
- Bridge costing almost R$400 million in Brazil will connect cities, generate jobs and already has a completion date; construction works reach 35%
- Small Brazilian Industries on the Rise due to the Favorable Economic Scenario.
- Construction of 6 more tugboats at the Wilson Sons shipyard
- The Brazilian Navy's Prosub submarine program
- Ecovix Shipyard
- Navy Frigate Project in Itajaí
- Among others that you will be able to follow in the Naval Industry, Ports and Shipyards section from the CPG Portal.
P-78 and P-79 will be implemented in the monstrous Búzios field, today Petrobras' most important pre-salt asset. They will be high-specification units that will be within the Basic Reference Project, adopting new technologies and the state-owned company's commitment to low carbon emissions. These platforms are expected to come on stream in 2025.
